Moore Haven, FL

Moore Haven, Florida

Moore Haven, Florida, in Glades county, is 55 miles SW of Port St. Lucie, Florida (center to center) and 92 miles NW of Miami, Florida. The city has a population of 1,635.

The People and Families of Moore Haven

In Moore Haven, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Approximately 39% of Moore Haven is non-white. Moore Haven boasts a diverse population for Florida, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moore Haven had a median family income of $28,542.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Moore Haven ($6,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Moore Haven Housing

About 72% of housing units in Moore Haven are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Moore Haven tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Florida.

Commuting

In Moore Haven, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Moore Haven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Moore Haven, FL

Comparing Moore Haven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Moore Haven Almanac

Moore Haven Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Moore Haven Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Moore Haven High Schools (2004)

MOORE HAVEN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
P. O. BOX 99
863-946-0811
A Title I school.
Serves 442 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL INSTI.
P.O. BOX 459
863-946-0323
Serves 25 students.

Moore Haven Colleges

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